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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition08 · Automatic gearbox
08 · Transmission

Mainshaft/countershaft speed sensor

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Mainshaft/countershaft speed sensor
Automatic gearboxMainshaft/countershaft speed sensor

MAINSHAFT/COUNTERSHAFT SPEED SENSOR

Remove

Diagram of transmission housing showing sensors and bolts labeled A, B, C, D with torque values 12 Nm indicated on bolts.
  1. Countershaft speed sensor
  2. Retaining bolt
  3. Mainshaft speed sensor
  4. 'O' ring
  5. Remove bolt from transmission housing and remove the mainshaft/countershaft speed sensor.
  6. Remove and discard 'O' ring.

Refit

  1. Lubricate a new 'O' ring with transmission fluid, see GENERAL INFORMATION
  2. Fit 'O' ring to sensor.
  3. Fit sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 12 Nm.

SELECTOR SWITCH

Test

Diagram of selector lever and switch assembly showing connector A (Selector switch) and B (Switch harness connector).

Note: Left hand drive illustrated, right hand drive is similar.

A Selector switch
B Switch harness connector

  1. Remove front console, see BODY – Repairs.
  2. Disconnect switch harness from main harness.
  3. Check for continuity between A and B terminals. There should be continuity when the switch is pressed, replace switch as necessary.
  4. Connect switch harness to main harness.
  5. Fit front console, see INSTRUMENTS – Repairs.

Replacement

  1. Remove front console, see BODY – Repairs.
  2. Remove 4 screws securing the gear position indicator panel, remove panel.
  3. Release clips securing selector switch harness, disconnect switch harness from main harness.
  4. Carefully prise selector switch cover from selector lever.
  5. Remove 2 screws securing selector switch, withdraw switch; disconnect harness from switch.
  6. Replace selector switch.

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